Machine Vision in Sports & Entertainment: Tracking, Mapping and much more
High-performance vision systems have been a prominent part of industrial automation processes for decades. Not surprisingly, these solutions are increasingly being used in applications that reach beyond the factory floor - wherever performance counts - for example in the areas of entertainment, broadcast and sports. This can include things like object tracking systems in sports, 3D mapping of video onto buildings or in virtual reality applications. Advances in imaging technology in recent years have made the field of non-industrial "artificial vision" expand. STEMMER IMAGING‘s specialists rank among the most experienced pioneers in realising these challenging applications as well.
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Tailored mapping and tracking systems for sports, entertainment & broadcast
The STEMMER IMAGING experts are among the vision pioneers in the sports and entertainment sector, having a deep understanding of the particular challenges and requirements this industry demands. For each application, they select the most suitable package of camera and lens from a comprehensive portfolio of leading manufacturers. As a result, they are able to offer sophisticated systems based on multiple high-speed cameras that can cope with balls travelling at 200 km/h under difficult and varying lighting conditions.
STEMMER IMAGING scores in sports tracking
Whether it's one, two, ten or 22 players, the world of sports is another application area that benefits from leading-edge vision systems. In professional games in football, basketball, American football, cricket and many other sports, the players and the equipment are tracked in order to record and analyse each player’s performance. Systems incorporating STEMMER IMAGING's know-how are increasingly being used on the pitch.
Player tracking
Player tracking allows calculation of players’ total running performance including average and maximum speeds, number and intensity of sprints and the distance covered.
Goal line technology
Tracking systems can locate balls and other equipment at high speed and within a fraction of a millimetre. This allows the reliable automation of sports officiating and verification of decisions made by referees and linesmen.
Autonomous sports broadcasts
By using machine vision solutions combined with AI, camera systems can autonomously broadcast entire sporting events - without cameramen on site.
High-speed imaging
Modern high-speed cameras in sport stadiums ensure that spectators can view important match situations in retrospect – in super slow motion from different angles and true to the last detail.
STEMMER IMAGING turns good entertainment into great entertainment
STEMMER IMAGING's machine vision expertise also comes into play in entertainment and broadcast, for example, in high-tech virtual reality installations that have already been developed for several sports. Players and game equipment are tracked in real life by state-of-the-art 3D vision systems, transferring real physical activities to avatars in a virtual game world. In this way, the real and the virtual world meld - without any need for VR glasses.
The 3D video mapping systems co-developed by STEMMER IMAGING bring about the same effect. The innovative 3D camera/projector systems allow video content to be projected perfectly onto complex geometric surfaces such as stages, cars, buildings and domes.
Application examples in sports, entertainment & broadcast
Whether tracking systems in sports or 3D video mapping at events - machine vision is already part of our everyday life in many non-industrial sectors. The following application examples give you a first impression of its potential for new business areas in the field of artificial vision. We are happy to show you further examples from the worlds of sports, entertainment and broadcast at your request.
The human eye is often not capable of capturing and evaluating all the details of a sporting activity, especially when it comes to fast and complex movements. Using the latest vision technologies, our experts support the tracking of players and game equipment in a wide range of sports, making it possible to precisely analyse processes and motion sequences.
Machine vision expertise from STEMMER IMAGING helps disguise to deliver spectacular visual experiences at live events. The 3D camera/projector systems allow video content to be projected perfectly onto complex geometric surfaces such as stages, cars, buildings and domes – for example at rock concert tours for U2 and Beyoncé. STEMMER IMAGING takes care of the logistics and pre-configuration of the systems.
„The imaging and logistics contributions from STEMMER IMAGING have been invaluable in ensuring that the OmniCal system has made a real difference to calibration for 3D projection mapping. By recognising and addressing the time constraints inherent in live experience production schedules, OmniCal has made it possible to incorporate even more complex mapped environments in an industry that rarely stands still.“
Ed Plowman, Chief Technology Officer, disguise
Customised tracking systems for sports, entertainment & broadcast
As an independent technology provider, we can draw on a comprehensive range of products from renowned manufacturers. This enables us to always select the best possible components for your individual solution – including tracking systems in sports as well as applications in the entertainment and gaming sector.
Looking for advice?
If you have any questions regarding your future projects, you can always contact our experts at STEMMER IMAGING. Of course, we also offer a wide range of cameras, optics, illumination and software for your individual machine vision solution.